Marsha Hart

Marsha Hart is a journalist who holds degrees in Communication and Psychology from East Tennessee State University. She moved to the area after working for several weekly and daily newspapers, including the Sacramento Bee. She has worked as a reporter and editor covering news, sports, real estate, and features. She enjoys a good book, a scenic hike, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Being Neighborly | A store manager who refused to make a sale

Jun 26, 2026

When a customer at the Safeway on Point Fosdick Drive tried to buy a large amount of gift cards, it raised a huge red flag for manager TJ Faulkner.

TideHawks win an NJROTC national championship

Jun 24, 2026

The team representing Peninsula School District won top honors at the Navy JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl competition this month.

Parents throwing a party for graduating seniors from all three local high schools

Jun 15, 2026

Newly minted alumni of Peninsula, Gig Harbor and Henderson Bay are invited to a grad night party that starts at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 20.

Local prom-goers were stuck in Tacoma when teens scaled the Narrows Bridge

Jun 09, 2026

Saturday was prom night for both Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools. It was also the night two unidentified teenagers decided to climb up the Narrows Bridge.

Being Neighborly | Right people, right place, right time

May 22, 2026

Travis and Emma Broussard, who are both trained in CPR and basic life support techniques, saved a life earlier this month.

Red, white, blue and green: Farmers Market returns this week

May 18, 2026

The Waterfront Farmers Market will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer, while also celebrating local farmers.

Gig Harbor man invites you to capture an image of Washington for a cause

May 14, 2026

The Capture WA contest combines two of Tyler Freeman’s passions: Photography and helping refugees.

Harbor in Bloom Festival sprouts up at the Civic Center

May 11, 2026

The first Harbor in Bloom Spring Faire is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Civic Center green on Grandview Street.

Being Neighborly | Lasagna, with a dash of learning, at Harbor Montessori

Apr 24, 2026

Students in the school’s Service Learning Club provided healthy meals to people in the area through the global nonprofit Lasagna Love.

Lego drive honors former Peninsula High student who died in 2023

Apr 22, 2026

Ross Tello spent most of a year at Seattle Children’s Hospital while he fought cancer. His family honors his memory with an annual drive to collect and donate lego sets for current patients there.